Pronunciation: /ˈkɑsɪt/

Definitions of cosset

verb to treat with excessive indulgence or care

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to cosset her pet cat by giving it treats and cuddles.

A2 The parents cosseted their newborn baby with soft blankets and soothing lullabies.

B1 The wealthy family cosseted their pampered pooch with gourmet dog food and designer accessories.

B2 The celebrity was cosseted by her entourage, who catered to her every whim.

C1 The dictator was cosseted by his loyal followers, who shielded him from any dissenting voices.

C2 The heiress was cosseted from a young age, leading to a sense of entitlement and privilege.

Examples of cosset in a Sentence

formal The wealthy family would cosset their children with expensive toys and lavish vacations.

informal She tends to cosset her pet dog with gourmet treats and cozy blankets.

slang I'm going to cosset myself with a spa day this weekend.

figurative The artist would cosset his creative ideas, nurturing them until they were ready to be brought to life.

Grammatical Forms of cosset

past tense

cosseted

plural

cossets

comparative

more cosseted

superlative

most cosseted

present tense

cossets

future tense

will cosset

perfect tense

has cosseted

continuous tense

is cosseting

singular

cosset

positive degree

cosset

infinitive

to cosset

gerund

cosseting

participle

cosseted

Origin and Evolution of cosset

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'cosset' originated from the Middle English word 'coiset' which means a lamb brought up as a pet.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'cosset' has evolved to refer to any animal or person that is pampered or indulged.